The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. Our innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.

Aug 20, 2016

10 AM Discuss

Are you looking for an intimate, constructive environment to gain new perspectives on your artwork? This new program adopts art school’s format of group feedback for a selected group of local artists. These sessions are facilitated by Nora Burnett Abrams, Curator at the MCA Denver, and will provide an intimate and constructive environment for artists to gain new perspective on their work.

Crit Sessions availability is limited, and prior registration is required.

Aug 24, 2016

1 PM Tour

Aug 26, 2016

8 PM Watch

Celebrated fashion photographer David LaChappelle makes his documentary filmmaking debut, set on the streets of South Central Los Angeles. The film follows
dancer Tommy “The Clown” Johnson and a new form of hip-hop dancing created after his community is nearly destroyed in the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict.

Aug 27, 2016

1 PM Tour

3 PM Experience

Celebrate the winding down of summer with spectacular mountain views, music, free snacks, and discounts at the café. Hosted in collaboration with Gravity Productions, this social gathering is an ideal way to soak in the summer sun at the museum.

1:30 PM Community

Active Art invites seniors to engage in the social dimensions of art. Museum educators bring free, memory-enhancing activities to the assisted-living communities of Whitcomb Terrace in Aspen and Heritage Park in Carbondale. Physically independent seniors are invited for monthly gatherings at the Aspen Art Museum, where drawing activities and free food and refreshments are offered at SO, the Andrea and James Gordon café.

General operating support is provided by Colorado Creative Industries. CCI and its activities are made possible through an annual appropriation from the Colorado General Assembly and federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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General operating support is provided by Colorado Creative Industries. CCI and its activities are made possible through an annual appropriation from the Colorado General Assembly and federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.